In Ukraine, there is a belief that the administration of elected president Donald Trump will bring about change. However, many are concerned that these changes may not be favorable, especially if military assistance from the United States is halted. This conclusion was reached by The New York Times after speaking with dozens of Ukrainians—soldiers on the front lines, displaced individuals, and residents of cities that are under Russian missile attacks.
"Both soldiers and civilians express that after so many losses, the new U.S. president should strive for a fair resolution rather than peace at any cost," the publication notes.
It is pointed out that many Ukrainians feel disillusioned by the overly cautious approach of Joe Biden's administration and the delays in receiving aid due to congressional actions.
"The war is still ongoing, Ukraine is facing a formidable opponent, and it heavily relies on American military support," the NYT emphasized.
As noted by 29-year-old Ukrainian artist Anna, "some say this is the end for Ukraine":
"But since I consider him (Trump - UNIAN) an unstable person, I can't say for sure. I hope for justice and that Russia will face consequences for everything it has done."
Major Yaroslav Galas of the 128th Transcarpathian Mountain Assault Brigade stated that in his opinion, Trump's desire to appear as a winner will ultimately secure him support from Ukraine:
"Trump understands that a Russian victory and a Ukrainian defeat would be a loss for the United States and a personal failure for him as president. The world will perceive it that way."
An officer of military intelligence named Andrei, fighting in Russia's Kursk region, expressed that every Ukrainian has endured so much horror that the end of the war cannot come soon enough:
"The war is terrible, and it needs to end. Perhaps Trump will do something about it."
However, the military officer added that if Trump were to withdraw military support to force Kyiv into an unfavorable deal, it might not work out as he expects.
"That would be bad. It would turn into a guerrilla war… We will not surrender. Many good people will die," the fighter speculated.
Trump's "Peace Plan" for Ukraine - Relevant
Previously, The New York Times concluded that the preliminary outlines of Trump's future deal for Ukraine are already defined. It was noted that Russia may retain its troops on approximately 20% of the territory of Ukraine that it currently occupies.
Retired U.S. Lieutenant General and former commander of U.S. Army Europe Ben Hodges expressed the opinion that Trump should avoid signing a deal with Putin regarding Ukraine, or else he may face a new global war.